Amines: United States

Amines: United States

This report forecasts US amines demand and production in metric tons to 2020. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: ethanolamines, alkylamines, fatty amines, specialty amines, and ethyleneamines. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: pesticides, cleaning products, personal care products, rubber, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand is reported in an annual series for 2005-2015; total production is provided at five-year intervals for 2005, 2010, and 2015; and the various demand segments are reported for 2010 and 2015. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, environmental and regulatory factors, and NAFTA demand. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and identifies the leading firms competing to serve US demand. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 28-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.